Same Dress, Different Necklines

Why try it: If you want a cohesive look among your bridesmaids but don't want to pigeonhole anyone into a silhouette that isn't flattering to their figure or would make them uncomfortable.

How to make it happen: Pick a specific bridesmaid dress designer, and find a general dress fabric and hemline that you like. Then, check their roster to see what variations they offer. If they have at least one option per every bridesmaid, it's a safe bet.

Let your bridesmaids go through all the variations and pick their favorites. Be warned: they may all settle on the same one or two styles, depending, so if you want all the dresses to be different, consider having them each give you their top two or three choices.